Using a Dictionary

In paragraph 4, what does the word board mean?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Using the dictionary, find the second definition of the word “devote”.

• having strong loyalty

• to set apart for a special use

• to center the attention or activies of

• dedicated to

Using the dictionary, write the first definition of the word “sanguine”.

• optimistic

• reddish

• flushed

• happy

Using the dictionary, write the third definition of the word “incompetent”.

• lacking the qualities necessary

• not legally qualified

• inadequate to or unsuitable for a purpose

• 8th grade students

The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:

• There is no difference

• The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence

• The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word

• Dictionaries are more expencsive

Look up the word notch. There are multiple entries for the word. According to your dictionary, notch can be which two parts of speech?

• a noun and a verb

• a noun and an adjective

• a verb and an adjective

• an adverb and an exclamation

This dictionary page has been ripped.  Which word below would not appear on this dictionary page?

• hall

• handy

• happy

• ham

Using a dictionary, what is the primary function of a dictionary?

• To provide synonyms for words

• To give the definitions of words

• To translate words into different languages

• To offer examples of word usage

Which part of a dictionary entry tells you how to pronounce a word?

• The definition

• The etymology

• The phonetic transcription

• The part of speech

What information does a dictionary typically provide about a word?

• Its definition, pronunciation, and part of speech

• Its synonyms and antonyms

• Its translation into other languages

• Its usage in literature